ECON 143A: Environmental Economics

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Units: 4

Hours: Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour

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Prerequisites: ECON 003 or ECON 004 or equivalent, MATH 022 or equivalent; or consent of instructor

Description: Introduction to economic analysis of natural resources and the environment with emphasis on environmental quality. Topics include environment-economy interactions and social choice theory; source control costs, damage valuation, and efficient pollution control; and design of efficient and equitable environmental policy.

Cross-listing: Cross-listed with ENSC 143A.